Awards and Honors: Jablinskey, Zillman Combine for Three B1G Weekly Honors
8/3/2026 2:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Sept. 22 -- Ella Jablinskey, Malia Zillman
Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week; Big Ten Goalkeeper, Freshman of the Week
» Ella Jablinskey recorded five points (two goals, one assist) in Michigan's 3-1 win over top-ranked Michigan State, contributing to all three Wolverine goals.
» Jablinskey scored the game-tying and game-winning goals just three minutes apart, fueling U-M's second-half comeback.
» She finished with a game-high seven shots, including three on goal, and leads the Wolverines with four goals this season.
» The honor marks Jablinskey's first career Big Ten Player of the Week recognition.
» Malia Zillman recorded a career-high eight saves in Michigan's 3-1 road win over No. 1 MSU.
» The freshman played all 90 minutes in goal, facing 21 shots, including 10 on target, while allowing just one goal.
» Zillman held the Spartans scoreless in the opening half, making seven saves to help keep the Maize and Blue level heading into halftime.
» The recognition marks the first weekly honors of Zillman's career.
Aug. 3 -- Ellie Fife, Ella Jablinskey, Campbell Jewell
Big Ten Players to Watch
» Junior Ellie Fife returns to headline Michigan's backline after starting every match in 2025.
» The defender led the Wolverines with 1,492 minutes played and completed 90 minutes of play 14 times last season.
» Forward, Ella Jablinskey will help carry offensive duties for the Maize and Blue in 2026.
» She logged 1,117 minutes and totaled four points during her sophomore campaign.
» Campbell Jewell enters her senior season after starting all 18 matches on U-M's backline in 2025.
» The Eaton, Ohio, native contributed two assists while helping anchor the Wolverines' defense.
Big Ten Preseason Poll
The Wolverines were picked to finish 11th in the Big Ten Preseason Poll. Michigan State topped the preseason poll, with UCLA coming in second.
